According to a survey conducted in the United States in December 2023, men more than women feel very optimistic about the internet's influence on society. Similarly, women were more likely to feel somewhat or very pessimistic about it than men.
Opinions of U.S. adults on the influence of the internet on the society as of December 2023, by gender
The original question was phrased by the source as follows: "Do you feel generally optimistic or pessimistic about the influence the internet is having on society?"
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